“The team are amazing. I felt really supported by my worker and in the short time I’ve been at refuge, I’ve learnt so much. I understand so much more about me and parenting, that has helped me to better support my children.”
“Coming to the service made me realise I not alone and I feel safe and can see a future for the children and myself.”
“Leeds Women’s Aid have been the best service I’ve ever dealt with, and I am so grateful for everything you’ve done for me.”
Without LWA’s support ‘I wouldn’t have recognised that my feelings were because of abuse and not because of something wrong with me.”
“You learn so much and forgive yourself and actually love yourself when you realise it was never your fault.”
“I have become more confident. I am able to go out freely without being controlled. I can now make my own decisions.”
